[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 160 (Monday, August 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56825-56826]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17919]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-23-22DI]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information 
collection request titled ``Noise Exposures and Hearing Loss in the Oil 
and Gas Extraction Industry'' to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and approval. CDC previously published a ``Proposed 
Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations'' 
notice on May 12, 2023 to obtain comments from the public and affected 
agencies. CDC did not receive comments related to the previous notice. 
This notice serves to allow an additional 30 days for public and 
affected agency comments.
    CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information 
collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly 
interested in comments that:
    (a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected;
    (d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including, through the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses; and
    (e) Assess information collection costs.
    To request additional information on the proposed project or to 
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call 
(404) 639-7570. Comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Direct 
written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in 
this notice to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management 
and Budget, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 
395-5806. Provide written comments within 30 days of notice 
publication.

Proposed Project

    Noise Exposures and Hearing Loss in the Oil and Gas Extraction 
Industry--New--National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 
(NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Oil and gas extraction (OGE) workers play an important role in 
supporting the United States economy and help fulfill the energy needs 
of Americans and American businesses. OGE workers have significant 
risks for a variety of exposures at oil and gas well sites. There has 
been no significant occupational noise exposure research in the United 
States onshore upstream OGE sector. This proposed project will 
characterize relationships between noise exposure, chemical exposures, 
hearing loss, and hearing loss prevention practices within the onshore 
OGE industry. Primary data will be collected using three approaches. 
First, researchers will collect direct measurements of noise and 
ototoxic chemicals on job sites, including personal exposure 
assessments of OGE workers. Second, researchers will use a 
questionnaire to collect information on noise and chemical exposures, 
hearing loss, and associated factors among OGE workers. Third, 
audiometry tests performed by NIOSH will be offered to industry 
partners to further understand extent of hearing loss amongst OGE 
workers.
    CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 106 annual burden hours. 
There is no cost to respondents other than their time to participate.

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                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                     Number of    Average burden
          Type of respondents                   Form name            Number of     responses per   per response
                                                                    respondents     respondent      (in hours)
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Oil and Gas Workers...................  Noise and Hearing                    167               1           17/60
                                         Questionnaire.
Oil and Gas Workers...................  Informed Consent........             167               1           15/60
Oil and Gas Workers...................  Audiometry Testing......              33               1           30/60
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Public Health 
Ethics and Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2023-17919 Filed 8-18-23; 8:45 am]
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